Islam Makhachev News
Daniel Cormier questions those who have called for Islam Makhachev to get stripped
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned those who have called for Islam Makhachev to be stripped of his lightweight championship. For a while now, fans have been wondering what's next for Islam… Read more
Charles Oliveira's coach prefers Ilia Topuria fight ahead of Islam Makhachev
UFC star Charles Oliveira's coach Diego Lima has admitted that he prefers the Ilia Topuria fight ahead of an Islam Makhachev rematch. As we know, Charles Oliveira is easily one of the… Read more
Islam Makhachev should vacate UFC title if he moves to welterweight, says Charles Oliveira's manager
Charles Oliveira's manager is calling for Islam Makhachev to vacate the UFC Lightweight Championship if he moves up in weight. Makhachev hasn't been shy in expressing his desire to challenge for the… Read more
Ian Machado Garry reveals path to Islam Makhachev super fight for UFC gold
Ian Machado Garry believes there's a path to facing the No. 1 pound-for-pound UFC fighter Islam Makhachev. At the moment, Garry is the No. 7-ranked welterweight, while Makhachev holds the UFC Lightweight… Read more
Belal Muhammad reveals whether or not he'd fight his friend Islam Makhachev
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has revealed whether or not he'd fight Islam Makhachev if he came up to 170 pounds. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the reigning, defending champion in… Read more
Ian Machado Garry "would love" to fight Islam Makhachev if he moves up to welterweight: "I want to test myself"
Ian Machado Garry would like to test himself against Islam Makhachev if the lightweight champ moves up to welterweight. Makhachev has been rumored to want to pursue a second belt and has… Read more
UFC 315 headliner Jack Della Maddalena seeking revenge against Islam Makhachev
Australia's Jack Della Maddalena is set to challenge Belal Muhammad for welterweight gold at UFC 315. If he successfully claims the title, he's got his eyes on an even bigger challenge: Islam… Read more
Islam Makhachev doesn't want to fight Ilia Topuria for one key reason, says top UFC contender
Islam Makhachev's team hasn't been too keen on a potential Ilia Topuria fight, and one highly ranked UFC lightweight thinks he knows why. Makhachev is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. Many have… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov gives his thoughts on most competitive title fight for Islam Makhachev
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on who Islam Makhachev's most competitive fight could be at lightweight. Right now, it's hard to argue against Islam Makhachev being the best fighter in the… Read more
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to fight Ilia Topuria
UFC star Islam Makhachev does not want to fight Ilia Topuria — at least, if his friend and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov is to be believed. Makhachev is the UFC lightweight champion. He… Read more
Ilia Topuria makes bold prediction for potential fight with Islam Makhachev: "I take him close to Khabib..."
Ilia Topuria has made a bold prediction for when he fights Islam Makhachev. Topuria vacated his featherweight title as he announced he'd move up to lightweight. Although many expected him to get… Read more
Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje will be next: "That's a big name fight"
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje is likely next. The UFC lightweight champion last appeared in the octagon in January. While Islam Makhachev was initially slated to face… Read more
Demetrious Johnson explains why Islam Makhachev is his pound-for-pound #1 fighter
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has explained why he considers Islam Makhachev to be his current #1 pound-for-pound fighter. Right now, nobody can touch Islam Makhachev. He has achieved some wonderful things in… Read more
Charles Oliveira demands a rematch against Islam Makhachev for UFC 317: "International Fight Week"
Charles Oliveira wants to headline UFC 317 against Islam Makhachev in June. ‘Do Bronx’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a rematch with Michael Chandler in November. The bout ended a… Read more
UFC legend makes pick for Islam Makhachev's next title defense in 2025
One former standup warrior under the UFC banner has made his pick for Islam Makhachev's next UFC lightweight title challenger. UFC CEO Dana White recently told reporters that Makhachev isn't short on… Read more
UFC commentator Joe Rogan shares stunning outlook on Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria
Joe Rogan has a stunning outlook for a potential Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight. When Dana White announced that Topuria is vacating the UFC Featherweight Championship, many thought "El Matador" would… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski makes prediction for possible Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are two of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC right now, and there is only one man who has fought them both: Alexander Volkanovski. Australia's Volkanovski… Read more
UFC legend explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria would be an 'insult'
One legendary UFC name finds it insulting for Islam Makhachev to be asked to fight Ilia Topuria. Makhachev has made it clear that he'd rather fight an established contender at 155 pounds… Read more